Astana:Phnom Penh A high-level Cambodian delegation, led by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, has embarked on official and working visits to Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Kazakhstan. The tour also includes participation in the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), scheduled from October 12 to 17.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the delegation was seen off at Techo International Airport by Deputy Prime Ministers and other senior government officials. During the 7th CICA Summit on October 15, Prime Minister Hun Manet will discuss with other leaders under the theme 'Stronger CICA Connectivity, Digitalisation and Sustainable Growth in Asia.' He is set to engage in bilateral meetings with leaders of other CICA member states to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation.
On October 16, the Prime Minister will visit Türkiye to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting aims to strengthen the longstanding relations between Cambodia and Türkiye and to exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The diplomatic tour will conclude on October 17 in Astana, Kazakhstan, where Prime Minister Hun Manet will conduct official bilateral talks with Kazakhstan's top leaders to promote bilateral cooperation.
These visits are anticipated to invigorate and expand Cambodia's friendly relations and cooperation with Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Kazakhstan.